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Luxury yachts are costly because of their seaworthiness. A 133 footer would cost $15 million (Rs 60 crore) and a 118 footer would cost $9 million (Rs 36 crore). Vijay Mallya’s Indian Empress costs approximately Rs 443 crore—but well, super luxury yacht falls in another category all together.
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Vijay Mallya Chairman, UB Group Owns the 95 m long (311 ft) Indian Empress costing approximately Rs 443 crore. Indian Empress is largely used for his private parties and even shooting the Kingfisher Calendar.
Gautam Singhania CMD, Raymond Group Has India’s first indigenously designed yacht—MY Ashena, a tri-deck luxury yacht. It’s one of the few in the world that is constructed entirely out of wood.
Vinod Mittal MD, Ispat Group Recently acquired the Ferretti 550 (55 footer) luxury yacht. The yacht has two guest cabins and a master cabin.
Riyhad Kundanmal Director, Ocean Crest Marine Owns a 50 footer Sunseeker, which he picked up in London earlier this year. This, he says, is his “work yacht”. He is awaiting another 84 footer (The Sunseeker 80) soon, which, he says, will be his “pleasure yacht”.
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Superyacht Gitanes is a thrilling yacht charter vessel for those looking to cruise the open seas in large numbers in the utmost comfort
The 35.1m/115'2" motor yacht 'Gitanes' by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 4 cabins.
Built in 1982, Gitanes offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter .
Gitanes is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one double cabin and two twin cabins. There are 10 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Gitanes is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles from her 36,700 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Gitanes has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on a WaveRunner. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. In addition there is a kayak - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Gitanes also features inflatable water toys and paddleboards. When it comes to Tenders, Gitanes has you covered - with two tenders, including a 5.9m/19'4" Novamarine Tender.
Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Gitanes is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Gitanes Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean.
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Length | 35.41m / 116'2 |
Beam | 7.6m / 24'11 |
Draft | 2.77m / 9'1 |
Gross Tonnage | 180 GT |
Cruising Speed | 10 Knots |
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For your relaxation and entertainment Gitanes has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.
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Summer Season
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€45,000 p/week + expenses Approx $50,000
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€58,000 p/week + expenses Approx $64,500
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HOT SPOTS: Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Sardinia
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October - April
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Life is an adventure, so adventure travel should be a part of any well-lived life. Fortunately, that is pretty easy to do, because adventure travel or adventure tourism includes something for just about every taste and style. It’s a big world, and there are a lot of “adventurous” ways to see it.
There is no precise or official definition, but there are a few traits generally used to describe this segment of travel. One factor is where the tourism occurs, with adventure travel often going to “remote” or “exotic” locations, which in turn are subject to a wide degree of interpretation. But I think any place that takes considerable effort and multiple kinds of transportation to get to, such as the Kalahari Desert or Patagonia, qualifies.
Patagonia is one of the dream spots for adventure tourism.
Another factor is inherent risk, or having an element of danger, but this certainly does not have to be the case. Sure, some adventure travel, like heli-skiing or mountain climbing, has greater risks than reading by the hotel pool (especially if you wear sunscreen), but expedition cruising to the Galapagos, going on a luxury safari or riding camels to a desert camp in Morocco are pretty clearly examples of adventure tourism that can be safer than visiting many major cities.
A third common part of what makes travel adventurous is when it requires physical exertion, activity and/or special skills, such as being certified to Scuba dive or hiking Spain’s Camino de Santiago. These more active trips certainly are adventure tourism, but again, you don’t need to be especially active to enjoy a polar expedition cruise, though getting in and out of inflatable zodiacs, donning arctic survival gear or putting on crampons to walk on a glacier are certainly more effort than traditional cruises require.
At the end of the day, it is about doing something, experiencing something, seeing something or learning something rather than simply relaxing. You don’t have to be uncomfortable, but it often reaches the boundaries of your comfort zone, at least in the sense of what you are used to. So, if it feels adventurous for you, then it’s probably adventure tourism.
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For starters, travelers who don’t like crowds. Over-tourism has become a big issue worldwide, and much of this occurs in summer months when kids are out of school and more people traditionally take vacations. In Europe, whole cities seem to shut down and empty out in July and/or August and all those people go somewhere. In the fall, the vast majority of desirable destinations are less crowded.
Peru's "Lost City" of Macchu Picchu is always amazing, but in the fall you are more likely to beat ... [+] the crowds.
Fall travel is also often less expensive, making it a good time of year for bargain hunters, anyone who appreciates value, or those seeking upgrades or luxury at less than premium prices.
There are a lot of places where the weather is more palatable inf the fall, especially for active travel, so if you are someone who doesn’t love the heat, fall is for you.
Finally, fall is ideal for those without children at home, including solo travelers, couples without kids, and empty nesters. Coming right after the return to school and before the next big family vacation times of Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas and New Year’s, many families cannot logistically travel in the fall. However, families that have the flexibility to take their kids out of school or have them learn remotely might also consider the advantages of adventure tourism in the fall.
Way too many to list, but here are the biggest general categories.
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Active Travel : This is the subset of adventure tourism focused on human power and physical exertion, often as a means of transportation. The primary types of active travel trips are cycling, hiking/walking/trekking, paddling or multi-sport, which combines days of these different activities in one trip. Other athletic activity focused trips such as skiing, snowboarding, surfing and scuba diving would also generally be considered active travel.
Natural Wonders : Visiting places for their natural beauty often falls under adventure tourism, especially when it requires a bit more effort to appreciate. At a minimum you have to do some walking to take in Iguazu Falls or Victoria Falls, and you might well add viewing by jet boats, rafts or helicopters. Driving to the Grand Canyon and just looking over the rim probably is not adventure travel but seeing it from a raft on the whitewater or a day hike down to the bottom of the Canyon certainly is. Spots like Switzerland’s Zermatt are a hybrid of the two categories above, where people go to hike or do other activities, but primarily to appreciate the stunning setting.
Iguazu Falls on the Brazil/Argentina border is worth the trip!
Historic Sites and Ruins : Going to see pyramids, lost cities, petroglyphs, castles, fortresses and such is usually an adventure, and many of these require a bit of extra effort. Anyone can see Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle between breaks for whisky and fish and chips, but it takes a lot more effort to get to Peru’s mountain city of Machu Picchu in—even if you don’t hike there on the Inca Trail.
Expedition Cruises : The vast majority of cruises are the antithesis of adventure tourism, but small ship expedition cruising is a red hot and growing category, using much smaller ships. For example, the Aqua Mare is a 50-meter expedition yacht which holds 16 passengers, used by luxury operator Aqua Expeditions in the Galapagos. The biggest traditional cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, is 365-meters and holds around 7,600 passengers. That’s extreme, but there are many cruise ships today carrying four, five or six thousand-plus. The expedition ships can get close to shore and into much smaller harbors, and there are many with hardened hulls designed specifically for use in polar regions. Expedition cruising hotspots include the polar regions, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia and Indonesia.
It's really, really hard to think of a vacation better than an African safari.
Wildlife Safaris : Viewing the most dramatic animals in the world usually requires traveling to remote and hard to get to places, sleeping in tents, and often is combined with experiences such as walking safaris, hot air ballooning, horseback riding and more. It can be very luxurious or very rustic, but no matter how you slice it, that’s adventure. Africa is the top of the heap, but other options include India for Bengal tigers, the American West, Canada and Alaska for grizzly bear, elk, bison, moose and wolves; the Arctic, Nordic regions and Canada for polar bears; and Sri Lanka for blue whales, sloth bear, elephants and leopards.
Fall is my favorite time of year to travel, because it is shoulder season just about everywhere in the world, which means prices are typically lower and crowds lesser. It’s also spring on half of the planet, which gives you great options in terms of weather dependent activities. Fall also includes some great down times in the travel industry, like the roughly three weeks between Thanksgiving and the start of winter, when very few families can take vacation and even the busiest spots are usually quite slow.
For hikers, fall foliage is tough to beat.
The only major category of adventurous travel not well-suited to the fall is what are rightly called “winter sports,” skiing, snowboarding, alpine touring, cross country skiing and such. If you really want to do these, there are certainly places you can go, but no place that is at or near its best.
Hiking is top of mind when it comes to fall activities, because weather that’s cooler than the summer is often a plus, not a minus, and many regions are enjoying peak foliage colors. Top foliage hiking destinations include New England, the Midwest and the Rocky Mountain states. It’s also a great time for visiting regions that are uncomfortably hot in summer, like the deserts, red rocks and National Parks of Utah and Arizona. It’s also a good time to beat the peak summer crowds in top overseas spots like the Alps, all across Switzerland, France, Austria and Italy. Italy’s Dolomites are one of the best hiking destinations in the world, and ideal in the fall. The top luxury companies offering guided hiking trips across the globe include Butterfield & Robinson and Backroads , both of which I have travelled with and highly recommend. REI Adventures does a lot of hiking trips in the North America, especially the most popular National Parks; G Adventures offers a huge slate of trips worldwide at a lower price point; and Macs Adventures is the leader in self-guided but fully-structured hiking itineraries at great values.
Cycling is another great fall trip, but your focus should be less on the mountain regions and more on areas that stay warmer and drier longer, including Southern Italy (Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia), the South of Spain, Portugal, and Croatia, which has been greatly growing in popularity. In the U.S., the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is one of the best cycling trips that has emerged in recent years, with many fall departures, and there is excellent riding in Arizona and California. Again, Backroads and Butterfield & Robinson lead the pack at the high-end, along with DuVine Cycling & Adventure Company , another top luxury company I can highly recommend based on personal experience. The Cycling House is a 20-year-old company that offers a lot of trips in the American West, including some of the most beautiful regions for autumn.
Every day on safari is a unique and unforgettable experience - you never know what you might see.
There is really no bad time of year for an African safari, a trip that is arguably the Bucket List of all Bucket List vacations. But the prevailing opinion in the travel industry is that dry season is the best, which for almost all the key destinations, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, is June through October, including most of the fall. However, this is one trip where rain won’t ruin your day in the same sense as a cycling trip, as the animals still live there when it rains, and you’ll still sit in a safari vehicle and see lots of amazing wildlife.
The biggest (only?) problem with safaris is that they can be dreadfully expensive, so the fact that prices begin to drop substantially in November, across the continent and even at the best lodges, is not something to take likely. A safari is not something you should plan solo, no matter how much you like the internet, and at a minimum you should use a good travel agent or advisor. There are a lot of tour operators, but just about every top travel advisor I have talked to recommends the same one, Micato Safaris , the gold standard for luxury, with too many awards and accolades to list. If this kind of safari stretches your budget too thin, consider Zambia and Zimbabwe, which offer the lowest prices for great wildlife viewing.
Visit the Galapagos Islands this fall and you might just make new friends.
Fall is also a great time for those interested in visiting historic ruins. September and October are among the best times to go to Peru’s famed Machu Picchu, as it is still dry season before the winter (their summer) and also less crowded. Cambodia’s Angkor Wat ends its rainy season in October, so later in the fall is an excellent time to visit. The Middle East, India and North Africa are all quite hot in summer, so if you want to visit the Pyramids of Egypt, the Taj Mahal, or Morocco, fall and late fall are great choices.
Adventure cruises are also peaking in autumn, and both Arctic and Antarctic polar regions are accessible into late fall, with some Antarctic spots continuing into winter (their summer). For example, luxury French carrier Ponant , known for its sustainable practices and state of the art green exploration ships, does the Geographic North Pole until mid-October, the Southern polar regions into late November, and continues expedition cruises to New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic islands into December. Other well-known polar operators include Quark Expeditions and Lindblad Expeditions .
Want to visit Cambodia's Angkor Wat? Fall is a great time to go.
The other incredibly popular expedition cruise spot is the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, a year-round destination, though fall tends to be cooler and drier, with November known as a time when you can often swim with sea lion pups. Lindblad Expeditions also does the Galapagos in a key partnership with National Geographic, while for pure luxury it is tough to beat Aqua Expeditions .
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